BEE-utiful

Uploaded: April 22, 2010

Description

This bee was captured in flight with a 60 mm Micro Nikkor lens at f11, 1/800 sec, ISO400. He was about to land on a poppy flower to add more pollen to his already laden body and face. Notice the big ball of pollen he is already carrying with the left rear leg.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Donna Bedermann April 22, 2010

Wow Richard! such detail, a spectacular capture. #1261603

Mary A. Legler level-classic April 22, 2010

What a moment! Great clarity, Richard.
#8562941

Richard B. Hallick April 23, 2010

Thank you, Donna and Mary. #8564123

Carol L. Fowler April 23, 2010

Great in flight capture! #8565538

Jean-Pierre Ducondi April 24, 2010

Great timing and details Richard. Well done.
JP #8566959

Richard B. Hallick April 24, 2010

Thank you, Carol and JP. I appreciate your interest. #8567029

Rona L. Schwarz April 24, 2010

Another great macro capture, Richard! It's amazing how you've captured that bee in flight with such detail - super job! #8567343

Tania Bounader level-classic April 25, 2010

Great bee shot !! #8569547

Patricia Seidler May 24, 2010

Congratulations Richard on this wonderful finalist! #8633063

Rona L. Schwarz May 24, 2010

WTG, Richard! So well-deserved! CONGRATULATIONS on this superb FINALIST! Good luck in the next round! #8633342

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic May 25, 2010

Love this Poppy image Richard! Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!!! #8640262

Freddy Bland May 25, 2010

Amazing stop action, Richard!! Congratulations on your Finalist!! #8641064

Monnie Ryan May 25, 2010

WTG, Richard -- congratulations on your Finalist win!! #8641849

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